LA3742C-UL-CFT for the Supply of Inert Atmosphere Gloveboxes for Materials Preparation and Testing, [3 Lots], for University of Limerick (UL)

University of Limerick request the supply of three (3) Inert Atmosphere Gloveboxes, for preparation of

LA3742C-UL-CFT for the Supply of Inert Atmosphere Gloveboxes for Materials Preparation and Testing, [3 Lots], for University of Limerick (UL)

Education Procurement Service (EPS)

## Summary The Education Procurement Service (EPS) is procuring three inert atmosphere gloveboxes for the University of Limerick to support materials preparation and testing in the Department of Chemical Sciences and the Bernal Institute. The tender is split into three lots, allowing suppliers to bid for one or all units.

## Scope & Deliverables - Supply of three (3) Inert Atmosphere Gloveboxes. - Lot 1: Glovebox for Synthesis and Electrochemical MS Operation. - Lot 2: Colloidal Materials Glovebox. - Lot 3: Physics of Materials Glovebox. - Delivery to the Mid-West region (IE051), Ireland.

## Key Requirements - Eligibility: Open procedure; participation is not reserved. - Qualifications: Specific selection criteria are detailed in the Procurement Document (not provided in summary). - Experience: Suppliers must demonstrate capability to supply specialized laboratory equipment. - Compliance: Must adhere to grounds for exclusion listed in the Procurement Document.

## Commercials & Timeline - Estimated Value: €159,000 (excluding VAT) for the total contract. - Contract Duration: 48 months. - Submission Deadline: Mon 08 Jun 2026 12:00 IST (Note: Notice text contains conflicting dates; the tender title and header specify June 8, while the body text lists May 29. June 8 is the primary reference in the title). - Tender Validity: 12 months. - Framework/DPS: None.

## How to Bid - Submission Method: Electronic submission via eTenders Ireland is required. - Submission Address: https://www.etenders.gov.ie/epps/cft/viewTenders.do?resourceId=8090632 - Languages: English only. - Key Documents: Prepare technical specifications, pricing per lot, and compliance documents as outlined in the Procurement Document available at the address above. - Additional Info: Requests for information must be submitted by 22/05/2026.

## Bid Considerations - Suitability: Ideal for specialized laboratory equipment manufacturers or distributors with experience in academic/research sectors. - Opportunity: Ability to bid on all three lots allows for maximizing contract value if technical capabilities cover synthesis, colloidal, and physics applications. - Risk: Strict electronic submission requirements and potential ambiguity regarding the submission deadline (May 29 vs. June 8) require careful verification. - Compliance: Must ensure all exclusion grounds and selection criteria from the Procurement Document are met to avoid disqualification.

Open procedure. Any interested supplier may submit a tender. There is no shortlisting stage — all compliant bids received by the deadline are evaluated against the published award criteria. It is the most common route for Irish public contracts and is open to SMEs and new entrants.

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